Experienced senior teacher duties

Myth: I have recently been successful in gaining my experienced senior teacher (EST) classification but believe I will now have to take on extra duties.

Fact: The EST classification recognises the high-level practice you are already demonstrating, so no extra duties are required. Your selection was based on merit, because your application demonstrated the quality of your practice with students, with colleagues, with the wider community and in regard to curriculum delivery.

QTU stands in solidarity

The Queensland Teachers’ Union wishes to express its shock at the killing of 17 people at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and stands in solidarity with the many brave teachers who risked their own lives to protect the students in their care.

These horrific events reveal the deep commitment and bravery of members of our profession under the most extreme of circumstances, and we are proud to stand with them at this terrible time.QTU, 16 Feb 2018